"Naming some of our dogs and cats after these sporting heroes is our way of celebrating their achievements and we hope our famously-named animals will be given extra attention from visitors to the centre.

"Here at Battersea everyone is right behind Team GB and we hope that naming some of our animals after the team will help spur them on to win even more medals."

The dogs and cats were handed to Battersea Dogs Home after suffering neglect or being found roaming the streets as a stray.

But they are all hoping that their illustrious namesakes success will rub off on them and net them a new owner.

Rehoming and Welfare Team Leader Laura Weekley explains: "Murray is the perfect name for this pup. Like Andy, he is very intelligent and clearly has his eyes on the prize, as he wants to bag a new home."